15 Ways Purple Lizard Maps Make Every Adventure Better

15 Ways Purple Lizard Maps Make Every Adventure Better

May 06, 2025 11 min read

Purple Lizard Maps aren't just tools — they're gateways to adventure. Designed for those who truly value the outdoors, these award-winning maps offer the big picture, incredible detail, and real-world reliability that apps can't match. Explore 15 ways Purple Lizard Maps make outdoor adventures better — from field-verified accuracy and public land detail to elevation insight, local lore, and the unmatched big-picture view. Discover why award-winning Lizard Maps are the trusted choice for outdoor explorers.

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Trailblazing Cartography: Purple Lizard Maps Earns Top Industry Honors

Trailblazing Cartography: Purple Lizard Maps Earns Top Industry Honors

May 06, 2025 6 min read

What started as our founder Michael Hermann's vision to make the best outdoor recreation maps anywhere has come to life over the past three decades and Purple Lizard Maps is now a publisher of nationally recognized best in class recreational maps. For the latest news about Purple Lizard Maps awards and recognition, read on.
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The Gulf of Mexico Rebranding - A Cartographic Response

The Gulf of Mexico Rebranding - A Cartographic Response

April 22, 2025 12 min read

The Gulf of America renaming isn’t just symbolic—it’s a deliberate act of cultural erasure, fueled by nationalist rhetoric and misinformation. Executive Order 14172 attempted to rename the Gulf of Mexico, overstepping international law and cartographic standards. This blog unpacks the overreach, explains key maritime zones like territorial seas and EEZs, and explores how tech companies, media, and government agencies responded. From jurisdictional confusion to political theater, it breaks down why this matters—and how our response is a historically accurate, bilingual map that tells the full story.

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